Views on Steroids

Running Head : STEROIDS

Abuse of steroids

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Any mention of steroids is always accompanied by the reason behind particular athlete whether in college are famous for hitting so many runs , running fast or the reason they undertake numerous tackles Stories about college students , athletes and steroids pop up regularly in our news . Some major schools , professional cyclists , baseball players and track stars have admitted to the use of steroids in to give them edge competition . Steroid use has attracted young college athletes who get

pressure to be fast and strong in to make it to college leagues . Steroids have always promised some bold impact but there is less proof on their long term benefits . Steroids have always been used by students and sport players until 1950s though they were no abuse until 1980s (Gen , James Harrison , 2009 . Steroids are now known to be a widespread dangerous and addictive substance which is no longer used to boost the strength and size of athletes and young people (Kale Lizette Andrew , 1999 . Studies show that millions of men and boys mostly in the western countries are abusing AAS in to boost their sport performance as well as Physical appearance (Gen et al , 2009 However the use of substance among women as well as girls is reduced (Gen et al , 2009 . Though use of steroids and substance abuse enhance performance , it has adverse health effects

Steroids have been widely used by college athletes and professionals to improve their...